The Christina & Dusty Show

Christina Lynn Wallace + Dusty Hegge
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A podcast about creativity, faith, and theology with Christina Wallace and Dusty Hegge. thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

  1. 2d ago

    33. Restless and guilty

    We had hoped to have this go out the Friday before Halloween, but due to some tech issues and Dusty’s bonkers schedule… it did not. But it’s up now! And this conversation is just as relevant today as it was on Friday and as it will be in 5, 10, and 100 years from now. Christina and I (Dusty) chat about the importance of sleep and how it impacts literally every aspect of our lives. We talk about the importance of true self-care as separate from a self-centered, all-too-apathetic world. But most of our conversation speaks to the sovereign, mighty power of the Holy Spirit and just how active and alive and powerful He is today, and every day. We hope this candid chat encourages you!!!! I know it did for me. LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts | Spotify BOOK: The Wisdom of Sleep by Brett McCracken CHRISTINA’S LINKS: Website | Substack | Instagram https://christinalynnwallace.com/ DUSTY’S LINKS: Website | Instagram | Substack https://dustyhegge.com/ Subscribe for free to join us every week, chatting about theology, creativity, business, and whatever else we can’t stop talking about. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: 00:00 - The Importance of Sleep and Recovery 12:00 - Understanding Quality Sleep 24:01 - Spirituality and the New Age Influence 30:50 - The Hunger for Spiritual Fulfillment 33:43 - The Reality of Demonic Activity 37:15 - Understanding Angels and Demons 41:14 - The Power of the Holy Spirit 47:21 - The Importance of Rest and Worship This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

  2. Oct 27

    32. Discussing Greta Gerwig’s Narnia

    New perspectives, closed doors, and French onion soup. Christina and Dusty chat about Greta Gerwig’s edition of Narnia. Christina is making French Onion Soup. Dusty’s (still) looking for the perfect book proposal cardigan. The Instagram Video Dusty Mentioned CHRISTINA’S LINKS: Website | Substack | Instagram https://christinalynnwallace.com DUSTY’S LINKS: Website | Instagram | Substack https://dustyhegge.com WHAT WE DISCUSSED: 00:00 - Closet acoustics, reading nooks, and home projects 05:01 - Flooring, a stone-carving workshop, and a cozy office makeover 16:22 - Retreat life, tote-bag art, and returning to sketching 25:03 - The Narnia casting debate: Meryl Streep as Aslan 33:00 - The Trinity, Christ’s humanity, and Christian doctrine 41:02 - Why the debate shouldn’t become a partisan fight 51:36 - Letting the controversy prompt genuine theological questions 59:42 - French onion soup and a wardrobe reset for changing bodies 01:12:23 - The search for a comfortable sweater and wrapping up This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

  3. Oct 20

    31. Brand new (and why lazy storytelling hurts)

    Today’s chat is a squirrelly one, but a giggly one! We talk about Gilmore Girls (again #sorrynotsorry) and why quality storytelling matters for more than just the enjoyment of the story itself. Christina shares Oxford updates and some of the very real behind-the-scenes stressors that come when you’re launching something so important to you. And Dusty shares about her new brand visuals and book proposal process. It’s a fun girl-chat style episode, and we hope you enjoy it! LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Subscribe on Substack Join The Regulars:https://more-than-ambition.circle.so/checkout/the-regulars Get on the Wind & Breathe Waitlist: https://www.christinalynnwallace.com/windandbreath CHRISTINA’S LINKS: Website | Substack | Instagramhttps://christinalynnwallace.com DUSTY’S LINKS: Website | Instagram | Substackhttps://dustyhegge.com Work with Emma from Homeward Creative https://homewardcreativeco.com Subscribe for free to join us every week, chatting about theology, creativity, business, and whatever else we can’t stop talking about. Last week on the podcast: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

    31. Brand new (and why lazy storytelling hurts)

  4. Oct 14

    30. Embracing (and making) home

    In today’s conversation, Dusty has to cancel everything she spent ages rescheduling, and Christina is working through the emotional turmoil that is launching. We talk about overcoming procrastination, why self-care (like real self-care) is so important, and how we both feel so beautifully convicted to put the work into making our houses homes, even if we won’t be there long. Enjoy! CHRISTINA’S LINKS: Website | Substack | Instagram https://christinalynnwallace.com/ DUSTY’S LINKS: Website | Instagram | Substack https://dustyhegge.com/ WHAT WE DISCUSSED: * Seasonal waiting and trusting God’s timing * The importance of aligning actions with core values * Lessons learned from launching a retreat * The role of self-care and beauty in spiritual life * Managing health and mental well-being during busy seasons * The impact of community and intentional living This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

  5. Sep 22 ·  Bonus

    29. On Bible avoidance and being deliciously academic (rebroadcast)

    This is an episode we shared over a year ago, and it’s one of our most popular episodes. We’re sharing some community and personal favorite episodes for the next couple of weeks so we can get back into a good recording routine. Enjoy! → scroll for the chapter breakdown + links We meant to come back with a plan… but instead you’re getting a very on-brand mix of theology, life updates, Oxford ramblings, sick kids, delayed dreams, and a surprisingly deep dive into how to read the Bible. Also: Dusty is writing a book, Christina is becoming deliciously academic, and neither of us fully knows what we’re doing. But we’re trusting God anyway! LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts | Spotify or just search “The Christina and Dusty Show” in your favorite podcast player! Find all the links here: https://thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com/ CHRISTINA’S LINKS: Website | Substack DUSTY’S LINKS: Website | Instagram WE DISCUSS: * What happens when everything looks like a God thing… and still falls through? * Christina shares the difference between biblical scholarship and theology (and why it kind of messes with your brain…in a good way) * Why doing everything “right” doesn’t guarantee the outcome you were hoping for * The real reason Dusty avoided her Bible for months (and what finally snapped her out of it) * Behind the scenes of writing a book in today’s world, and why it’s less about writing than you think * How to discern God’s will without turning every open and closed door into an overthinking spiral of overwhelm * A very honest conversation about disappointment, delayed plans, and trusting God in the middle of it, not just after it works out This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

  6. Sep 15 ·  Bonus

    28. How God gave us each other's dreams (rebroadcast)

    We have both always wanted to go to Bible college. Aaaaand we’ve both always wanted to write books. But Dusty was the one constantly pursuing Biblical training, and Christina was the one who got an MA in Creative Writing. We for sure thought Dusty would go to Bible college first and that Christina would be the first one to get a literary agent. But that’s not how it happened. Within weeks of each other, Christina realised that God was calling her back to university — specifically seminary at Oxford. And around that same time, Dusty got approached by a literary agent and asked whether she wanted to write a book. Needless to say, we both have a LOT of thoughts about that. And in this episode, we unpack a few of them, like… * Trusting God’s timing. * Navigating jealousy while ALSO being happy for your friend. * Making sense of why God does things differently than we might expect. This was a wild one, guys. We hope you enjoy the ride. Connect with us: Christina’s website: https://christinalynnwallace.com Dusty’s website: https://dustyhegge.com Enrol in Christina’s writing course if you’ve been longing to write a book: https://christinalynnwallace.com/course Get Christina’s free punctuation mark course that she waffles on about: https://christinalynnwallace.com/swordsmanship Connect with Christina on Substack: https://christinalynnwallace.substack.com The Waffler (Christina’s private podcast): https://christinalynnwallace.substack.com/podcast Connect with Christina on Instagram: https://instagram.com/christinalynnwallace Join the waitlist for Dusty’s Percolator Group Coaching Programme: https://dustyhegge.com/percolator Grab Dusty’s uh-mazing strategic plan audio course, Grounded: https://dustyhegge.com/strategy Dusty’s podcast, Voice Memos from Dusty: https://voicememosfromdusty.substack.com/ Connect with Dusty on Substack: https://dustyhegge.substack.com/ Connect with Dusty on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dustyhegge This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

  7. Sep 9

    27. Dusty talks sales. Christina talks storytelling.

    PHEW. It’s been a minute! We both had a crazy August and (unexpectedly) took a little podcasting break. But we’re back! …sort of. Next week (and maybe for the next couple of weeks), I’ll be sharing a few rebroadcasts so we can get back into a new recording groove again! Today we share a few life updates: Dusty about her family vacation and family room, and Christina about her experience watching Once for the first time. And that dovetails into a convo about how Hollywood shapes our experiences, and even our worldview. Plus, we share some fun things we’re working on in our businesses! And Dusty talks about sales and Christina talks about story - we’re in fine form today, my friends! Enjoy! Christina: Wind + Breath Retreat Dusty: The Regulars → scroll for the chapter breakdown + links LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts | Spotify CHRISTINA’S LINKS: Website | Substack | Instagram DUSTY’S LINKS: Website | Instagram | Substack Subscribe for free to join us every week, chatting about theology, creativity, business, and whatever else we can’t stop talking about. WHAT WE DISCUSSED: * The influence of Hollywood on our expectations of life and storytelling * The importance of trust in storytelling and in relationships * The role of community in learning and faith * The significance of participating in stories to understand our world * The impact of media and AI on our perception of truth * The spiritual and emotional healing found in good stories * The process of academic research and the value of human connection * The importance of storytelling in Christian faith and understanding Retreat planning on Holy Island and its spiritual significance * Building a supportive community through membership programs * Overcoming objections to high-ticket retreats and offerings * Integrating Celtic prayer and liturgical practices into retreats * The importance of faith and theology in business and personal growth RELATED EPISODE: (Get the Cannon Beach backstory when Max got lost!) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

    27. Dusty talks sales. Christina talks storytelling.

  8. Aug 18

    26. What we're reading lately

    We kept it short and light today! Discussing the books we’ve been reading, how Christina thinks Taco Bell is for peasants, and a hilarious story about how Dusty’s husband hated(?) sour cream. And Christina only has ONE place left for her writing retreat this April, hosted on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne! LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Christina’s writing retreats: Wind & Breath is a 4-day creative writing pilgrimage hosted on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne. Free Refill: 3 Days to refill your cup CHRISTINA’S LINKS: Website | Substack | Instagram DUSTY’S LINKS: Website | Instagram | Substack THE BOOKS WE MENTIONED: The Dignity of the Modern Woman by Sr Carino Hodder, O.P. (or on Amazon) Steeplechasing by Peter Ross The Place Between Our Pain by K.J. Ramsy (or on Amazon) The Wisdom of Sleep by Brett McCracken (or on Amazon) The Quiet Resistance by Andrea Burke A Bit of Earth by Andrea Burke This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

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A podcast about creativity, faith, and theology with Christina Wallace and Dusty Hegge. thechristinaanddustyshow.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Christina Lynn Wallace + Dusty Hegge
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christina Lynn Wallace
  • Show Website
    The Christina & Dusty Show

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